Privy 5 Shanghai Dessert/Bakeries

Chinese cuisine may not be known for its desserts, but that’s not stopping Shanghai restaurants from rolling out the dessert options in style. There are also numerous dessert bars in Shanghai that provide a fantastic capper to the great meals you'll have in Shanghai.

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  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Xintiandi

    Cuisine: Desserts

    Lane 181 Tai Cang Road Xintiandi, Bldg #1 Unit 3 Shanghai Luwan District 200021
    +86 21 6385 4878
    Possibly the most eclectic in terms of decor when it comes to dessert venues, Visage Patisserie is the creation of Chef Eric Perez that brings French-inspired desserts to the Far East. While you may be taken aback by the mixture of decorative pieces from China, Thai, and India, your taste buds will be awed by the rich and flavorful desserts you'll find are exclusive to this cafe. Some of the more ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Pudong

    Cuisine: Desserts

    No. 635 Bibo Rd 1F 02 Shanghai Legend, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park Shanghai 201203
    +86 21 5080 6230
    House of Flour has atmospheric lighting, leather clad bench sofas, small, intimate tables and what constitutes a display case of the finest dessert offerings available. Each piece looks like it belongs in a museum because of the intricate and artistic composition. One dessert favorite is the orange chocolate cake with caramel and sea salt. Sea salt? Yes, it contrasts with the sweetness of the choc ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: French Concession

    Cuisine: Desserts

    1250 Huaihai Lu near Huating Lu, Metro Line 1 Changshu Lu Station Shanghai
    +86 21 5404 7770
    Brulees and granitas are two forms of chocolate dessert at this establishment. Both are worthy of a visit just to try them. As a cafe, you can order a panini, some risotto, a sandwich, or a pizza. Then comes the real treat: Tucking into your choice of upside down chocolate cake, chocolate biscotti, hot brownies, chocolate-chip cookies, or chocolate molten cakes. A dish in itself, you can wash ever ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: Hongqiao

    Cuisine: Desserts

    3911 Hongmei Lu Rm. 102 Bldg 11 Shanghai
    +86 21 6228 1205
    This boutique bakery creates specialty couture desserts to order that can be customized to suit any occasion. That being said, C'est Cupcake is at the high end of the market, so you might want to look elsewhere for the more risqué occasions. Some of the standard cup cakes here may feature flowers on the icing, with colors that are associated with the cup cakes’ flavors. In other words, these cakes ... read more >
  • Categories: Restaurants

    Neighborhood: French Concession

    Cuisine: Desserts

    173 Fumin Lu near Julu Lu, Metro Line 2 Jing'an Temple Shanghai
    86 21 5403 3918
    You can use wi-fi here, which is a nice bonus. The bistro has made its reputation on two dishes, crepes and gelato. The fun begins with all the variants and signature concoctions. The gelato appears to be only available seasonally and unavailable in the winter months. There are some forty flavors available (not all of them at once) and they’re all worth at least sampling. You can find savory crepe ... read more >
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